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Here you’ll find articles relating to the many challenges our veterans and their families face daily.

Spring Car Cleaning Tips You Should Know | Veteran Car Donations
April 7, 2022

Spring Cleaning: Don’t Forget Your Car!

9 Spring Car Cleaning Tips You Should Know With spring just around the corner, it’s time once again to dust the ceiling fans, clean the windowsills, vacuum the curtains, wipe down the baseboards and declutter your home. But wait — there’s more! Don’t forget to clean your car! Your trusty steed deserves a good cleaning ...
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April 5, 2022

Gold Star Spouses Day: 5 Heartfelt Ways to Show Respect to the Spouses of Our Fallen Heroes

Condole with the Wives and Husbands Who Have Been Left Behind  Gold Star Spouses Day on April 5th is a day of remembrance for the spouses of U.S. military members who lost their lives while serving their country. The wives and husbands who have been left behind by their fallen loved ones in the military ...
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Winterize Your Motorcycle | Veteran Car Donations
March 20, 2022

How to Winterize Your Motorcycle

Don’t Let the Winter Season Wreak Havoc on Your Motorbike Motorcycles can be damaged by snow and cold weather. Heavy snow can leave them with a dead battery or corrosion and rust spots.  That’s why bikers need to winterize their two-wheelers during the cold season. Whether it’s your first time to get your motorcycle ready ...
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Photo of Car on a Road in Winter | Veteran Car Donations
March 18, 2022

7 Must-Do Tips on How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter

Winter Can Be a Terrible Season for Car Owners Caught Unprepared The icy conditions of the winter season can be hard on your vehicle. If your ride isn’t ready to face the demands of winter weather, you might find yourself spending hundreds of dollars on auto repairs. Winter-proofing your car won’t just save you money; ...
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Tips on How to Drive in Snow and Ice Safely | Veteran Car Donations
March 16, 2022

5 Tips on How to Drive in Snow and Ice Safely

Arrive at Your Destination in One Piece! The best thing you can do to avoid skidding on a snowy road is to not drive at all. If you value your safety, you’ll stay home when conditions are bad. However, when freezing rain starts to fall while you’re already driving, you should know how to remain ...
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Enhanced Traction in Severe Winter Weather Conditions | Veteran Car Donations
March 15, 2022

4 Tips on How to Choose Snow Tires

Get Enhanced Traction in Severe Winter Weather Conditions When the rubber hits the road during this time of the year, safety and control should top everybody’s list of priorities. If you live in an area where temperatures typically dip below 45°F in winter and the roads are covered in snow, you’d need dedicated snow tires ...
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Do I Need Snow Tires | Veteran Car Donations
March 12, 2022

Do I Need Snow Tires?

Winter Is Here and the Tire Debate Rages Anew! The onset of winter has once again sparked the debate on whether or not vehicle owners need to shift to snow tires. While some folks don’t blink before swapping their all-season tires for a set of cold weather ones, others swear they don’t need to make ...
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March 9, 2022

How to Change a Car Tire

7 Steps to Replacing Your Tire Like a Pro One of the unnerving road accidents you can encounter is getting a flat tire. It can happen at any time and in the most inopportune moment. While it can be avoided by proper tire maintenance, a flat tire can also be caused by external factors such ...
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Clocks on the Car Dashboard | Veteran Car Donations
March 7, 2022

How to Calculate Your Car’s MPG or Gas Mileage

Easy Steps to Know If Your Auto Is Fuel-Efficient For new car owners, learning how to calculate their vehicles’ MPG(miles per gallon) or gas mileage is important. While some vehicle owners take their MPG for granted, measuring it periodically is a good practice since it lets you know how many kilometers your car can travel ...
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Brain Injury Awareness Month - Top Questions Asked About TBI | Veteran Car Donations
March 3, 2022

Brain Injury Awareness Month: Top Questions Asked About TBI

Learn More About This Chronic Mental Illness Did you know that traumatic brain injury (TBI) can leave long-lasting effects that can often be permanent? Although experts say rehabilitation is possible, those who survive moderate or severe TBI will have to face new challenges and make the necessary adjustments to their way of life. TBI isn’t ...
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